Member postings for stuart jones 2

I've seen similar rings used In drafting to produce a offset line inside or outside a straight or irregular shape ,it works the same as the offset tool in AutoCAD by putting a pen or scriber inside the ring and rolling it around the shape ,I have used it on jobs and it works well

It might be for threading rifle bores looking at the long lead at the front maybe to fit a smaller bore possibility an airgun /rifle

At work I drilled lot of aluminium bronze ,as mentioned grinding a negative rake on the drill is the way to go.and reduce the web at the point.

When drilling deep holes the drill tended to tighten and seize up in the hole ,to overcome this I would use a smaller drill and grind the point slightly offset Which worked well, also avoid a poilet hole if possible.good luck

Edited By stuart jones 2 on 14/12/2021 22:10:24

Sorry Vic but I've got my heart set on a bandsaw I found it more useful when I worked in a toolroom

If you 3d print with pla they will melt if you get them worm

I think you may be right Mike i seem to be finding it harder to find time to potter but I'm in no rush

Hope every one stays healthy and fit and have a good christmas all

I don't have any plans to build models at the moment , it's to cold in the garage to work but it gives me time to decide on a design for the bandsaw which I will need to build models or what ever. having not long retired Bill I don't know how much time I will have,the wife has plans to ?

Looking at the small type bandsaws Dave ,I think would not work for me long term I'll will need something bigger.

They look good value but building my own appeals to me.Tony foale video gives me some ideas but what I end up with God knows . well I know where to come when I get stuck

Edited By stuart jones 2 on 13/12/2021 21:45:26

Thanks for the feedback ,the clarkes saw looks like a good option ,a bit pricey but takes up floor space i don't have ,if i could find solid well made old bandsaw to rebuild i would go for that ,if not its back to the drawing board

Thanks for the welcome lads .the problem with cheap and small bandsaws is that they tend to run to fast to cut steel and I don't have the room for a full-size job so making one gives me a project .l have a old Wick's one but it's not worth trying to convert it ,it may take some time but I am retired ?

Hi all I'm a retired toolmaker I've worked in the screw trade ,spring trade ,tube bending tooling,and press tooling.

I got myself a mini mill just to keep my hand in and am thinking of building a band saw so advice would be welcome thanks

Just joined and am looking forward to learning new skills ,tips and ideas from the helpful people on this forum

I use my old vernier calliper for general use if i can find my glasses ? And my cheap digital callipers for closer work. And take out the battery when not in use. More hassle but the battery lasts longer